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Each week we publish stories about the best wines and spirits, our experts, upcoming events, and beverage industry news. And, don't miss our new IWSC Insights series, where we take an in-depth look into drinks businesses and markets around the world. Looking for recommendations? Visit our consumer website Club Oenologique to read our top 10s and reviews.
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Nine of the world's best Armagnacs to drink this winter
Armagnac has stood in the shadows of its more illustrious neighbour, Cognac, for far too long. Cognac may have the brands and the bling, but Armagnac has history on its side. Find out which nine Armagnacs were recently crowned winners in a recent IWSC tasting
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IWSC news
Top wine and spirit trophies presented at the IWSC 2020 awards ceremony
Tonight, the IWSC presented its top 20 trophies to the drinks industry’s star performers of the year in a sparkling virtual awards ceremony
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Spirit news
Six of the world's best Cognacs
There can be few spirits with such an illustrious pedigree and an association with the finer things in life as Cognac. Here are six IWSC award-winners from a recent judging
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World's best brandy outside France
There’s more to brandy than Cognac and Armagnac. The French do it exceedingly well (they make Calvados, too), but countries outside France have a long history of brandy production. Find out which six scooped IWSC medals.
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Wine news
Trophy winner 2020: Booths Gran Norte Rioja Reserva 2015
We spoke to Booths' Buyer Victoria Anderson about their trophy win for Booths' Gran Norte Rioja Reserva 2015 and what it is about Rioja that makes it so popular.
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Best Spanish white wines
Spanish white wines have undergone a remarkable resurgence in recent years with Albariño from Rías Baixas in Galicia the star of the show. Find out which other Spanish whites won awards in IWSC 2020.
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Best Spanish reds outside Rioja
Those who only consider Rioja when choosing a Spanish red wine are missing out. Find out which Spanish IWSC award-winners from Ribera del Duero & Galicia delivered in this year's judging.
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2020's best cavas
Generally more affordable than Champagne, the time is surely right for Cava to be regarded as one of the world's greatest sparkling wines.
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21 best red Riojas
Rioja produces rich, crowd-pleasing red wines that are drinkable when young but can also age for a very long time. Here's 21 award-winning red Riojas from a recent tasting...
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Spirit news
Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: Ian Burrell
The first person shortlisted for IWSC's Spirits Communicator 2020 trophy is Ian Burrell, award-winning ‘Edu-Trainer’ and Global Ambassador for the rum trade
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